Episodios

  • The Mindset Safety Management Shift Schools Need - Part I.

    The Mindset Safety Management Shift Schools Need - Part I.
    Jun 6 2025
    In this episode of The Traveling Principal Show, we sit down with Steve McMahon, Founder & CEO, and David Brown, COO of MindSet Safety Management Training — two leaders transforming how schools handle behavior, safety, and school culture. 🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode: ✔️ How to prevent escalation using trauma-informed strategies ✔️ Why […]
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    31 m
  • The Greatest Valedictorian Speech, Never Heard

    The Greatest Valedictorian Speech, Never Heard
    May 31 2025
    Introducing Maisie Hatler — an exceptional graduating senior from Ventura High School who has achieved remarkable milestones early in her academic career. Maisie completed two associate degrees in Political Science and Social Science while still in high school, collaborated with the U.S. Department of Education on ethical AI policies, and has been recognized for her […]
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    54 m
  • 12 Million Kids Are Missing School—Here’s Why

    12 Million Kids Are Missing School—Here’s Why
    May 16 2025
    12 million students were chronically absent last year. That’s 1 in 4 kids missing over 10% of the school year. And it’s not just about attendance—it’s about disconnection. In my latest episode of The Traveling Principal Show, I explore what’s really behind the numbers, including a powerful story from Idaho that reframes how we think […]
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    6 m
  • 5 Brutal Reasons Teachers Are Burning Out (And How to Start Fixing It)

    5 Brutal Reasons Teachers Are Burning Out (And How to Start Fixing It)
    May 9 2025
    💥 Ending Teacher Burnout: It’s Time for Solutions 💥 The conversation on teacher burnout has gone on long enough — we need actionable fixes. In this week’s episode, I break down five research-backed strategies to support, retain, and empower teachers: ✅ Streamlined workflows ✅ Competitive compensation ✅ Collaborative professional communities ✅ Mental health + wellness […]
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    8 m
  • The Hidden Cost of Negativity in Schools

    The Hidden Cost of Negativity in Schools
    May 1 2025
    In education leadership, we often talk about budgets, staffing, and outcomes. But what about the invisible cost that’s draining our schools daily? In my latest episode of The Traveling Principal Show, I explore how unchecked negativity undermines innovation, collaboration, and student success — and what leaders can do about it. This is a must-hear conversation […]
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    6 m
  • This Is Why Good Teachers Quit (And It’s Preventable)

    This Is Why Good Teachers Quit (And It’s Preventable)
    Apr 23 2025
    Teacher burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a crisis. In this week’s episode of The Traveling Principal Show, I explore the five root causes behind why exceptional teachers are leaving—and what school systems, leaders, and policy makers can actually do to change it. This isn’t about blame. It’s about acknowledging what’s not working, and moving forward […]
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    6 m
  • The Growth Mindset Contradiction

    The Growth Mindset Contradiction
    Apr 16 2025
    We teach students to “embrace failure” and “push through challenges.” But when teachers are asked to do the same? The response is often: “This won’t work.” In this episode of The Traveling Principal, I explore the Growth Mindset Contradiction—how we expect perseverance from kids while resisting change ourselves. This isn’t about calling teachers out—it’s about […]
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    9 m
  • The Teacher Burnout Epidemic

    The Teacher Burnout Epidemic
    Apr 11 2025
    Listen to this week's episode of the Traveling Principal Show, as host Joe Clausi discusses experiences from this past year that have led him to believe that we are on the brink of what's called, the Teacher Burnout Epidemic.
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    9 m
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